Upright Industrial Backless Bar Stool with Cushioned Square Seat

The Upright puts a more comfortable spin on classic tabouret-style stools. Its square upholstered seat softens the industrial look, while the tapered steel legs and visible fasteners preserve the familiar restaurant-inspired character.

Clean, sturdy, and compact, it fits naturally at kitchen islands, breakfast bars, and casual home bars.

Classic Bistro Style with a Cushioned Seat

The Upright resembles the sturdy metal stools often seen in restaurants and cafés, but instead of a hard metal or wood top, it has a padded seat.

That cushion softens the industrial design and makes it more comfortable for breakfast, coffee, quick meals, or sitting with someone while they cook.

Choose from fabric, performance fabric, or easy-to-clean vinyl depending on how frequently the stool will be used.

Compact Square Seat

The Upright has a small 13⅝-inch seat, making it one of the more compact stools in this collection. As a square bar stool, it has a clean, structured shape that fits neatly along a counter.

Its smaller seat can be a good fit for:

• Petite sitters
• Small kitchens and apartments
• Narrow breakfast bars
• Shorter periods of casual seating
• Islands where several stools need to fit

The padding improves comfort, but the compact size provides less room and thigh support than a wider or deeper stool. It is better suited to quick meals and everyday kitchen use than extended lounging.

Backless and Space-Conscious

The backless design helps preserve open sightlines and allows the stool to slide beneath many kitchen islands when it is not in use.

Without a backrest projecting into the room, the Upright can also help keep narrow walkways clear. This makes it especially practical for smaller spaces or counters located near a busy traffic path.

Stable Non-Swivel Design

The Upright is a non-swivel bar stool, so the seat remains securely facing the counter. There are no moving parts beneath the cushion and no unexpected rotation when someone sits down or gets up.

Its fixed design also helps a row of stools remain neatly aligned, reinforcing the clean, orderly look of the frame.

Industrial Steel Frame

The steel base gives the Upright its restaurant-inspired character. Tapered legs and exposed fasteners add visual interest without making the design overly decorative.

It works particularly well with:

• Industrial and modern kitchens
• Concrete, brick, or stone surfaces
• Wood-and-metal kitchen islands
• Black or stainless-steel appliances
• Casual restaurant-inspired interiors

Black, charcoal, or raw-looking metal finishes bring out the industrial side. White, silver, taupe, or champagne can make the design feel lighter and more contemporary.

Counter or Bar Height

Choose the seat height that fits your surface:

• Counter Height: The 27-inch seat is recommended for kitchen islands and counters approximately 36–37 inches high.
• Bar Height: The 31-inch seat is recommended for counters and home bars approximately 40–42 inches high.

These seat heights are slightly taller than the more common 26- and 30-inch options, so measuring your counter before ordering is recommended.

Customize the Upright

The Upright is a practical choice for anyone who likes the durable, uncomplicated appearance of a classic restaurant stool, but prefers the added comfort of an upholstered seat.

At a Glance

• 10-year limited residential warranty on metal frame
• It’s built to last you for decades
• Lead-free paint
• Item #42564
• Heavy-duty North American steel
• Well cushioned square seat for long periods of sitting
• Powder-coated metal finish for heavy-duty use
• Includes nylon glides on the bottom of the feet to protect your linoleum floors — add felts for wood or linoleum floors for extra protection